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What does America First mean when it comes to foreign policy? Because no one seems to know and it really feels like we should. Is America First isolation? Is it an Empire which we control and use? Is it whatever serves US interests and who decides that? That is what we will discuss today.SPONSOR: American FinancingAmerican Financing is helping homeowners pay off that high interest debt. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers.Call 866-886-2026 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 – Analyzing the morality and strategy of military strikes in Iran00:02:36 – Why voting for Democrats is never an America First strategy00:07:23 – Correcting the record on Trump's actual tariffs and deportation stats00:12:51 – Exposing the Motte and Bailey tactics used in political debate00:14:07 – Charlie Kirk on the dubiousness of Middle East regime change00:20:59 – Matt Walsh's risk versus reward criteria for foreign military operations00:24:25 – Distinguishing between the powers of the executive and legislative branches00:28:09 – Identifying the necessary conditions for successful regime change in Iran00:35:12 – Removing the entire Middle East from the Chinese sphere of influence00:37:35 – Defining the four essential criteria for America First foreign policy00:41:53 – Analyzing achievable versus unachievable military objectives within the Iranian regime00:47:17 – Balancing foreign military involvements with pressing domestic issues at home00:51:17 – Cooperating with foreign powers without subverting core American national interests00:53:13 – Creating an objective index to evaluate and rank American alliances01:01:08 – Defining the categories of allies, friends, neutrals, foes, and enemies
I brought back Becky Pierson Davidson to compare notes on where community is headed — and we found a few areas of disagreement. Becky works with 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses helping them build memberships and courses through design thinking and customer research, and she's seeing a major shift right now: course businesses are slowing down, and the smart ones are pivoting to membership models. The difference? Shared learning experiences are replacing self-paced education. Community is what people stay for. We dig into the real mechanics: how to set expectations that don't feel like a bait-and-switch, why meaningful engagement isn't what most people think it is, the mastermind paradox (increases retention, decreases forum activity), and why in-person events might be the most important retention lever you're not using. Becky's hot take for 2026: content drops are dying. People don't need more stuff — they need connection and programming that moves them forward. Affinity Collective Build with Becky podcast Episode 197: Building Raving Fans (with Becky & Chanel) Circle (community platform) TightKnit (Slack archive plugin) Dreamers and Doers Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (02:35) Defining community as a product, not a growth engine (04:09) Why community is rising as a business model in 2026 (06:02) The reality of transitioning from courses to memberships (08:01) Finding the right community design for your appetite (10:02) How to avoid the bait-and-switch with member expectations (13:06) Value perception vs. value experience (13:57) The smallest viable promise for your sales page (16:44) Where we disagree: transformation vs. community of practice (21:14) Forum design: why fewer spaces wins (23:17) Solving the engagement problem (what meaningful engagement actually is) (25:50) How the best members actually use your community (29:46) The mastermind paradox: retention up, forum participation down (32:09) In-person experiences and the graduation weekend model (36:39) The economics of offline events (39:35) 2026 Hot Take: Content drops are dying (43:07) Retention rethink: Did I get my money's worth vs. Will I next year? (46:04) Why connection drives retention more than results (48:23) Tool stack: Circle 9 times out of 10 (51:14) The future: personalization in community software *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → Episode 197: Building Raving Fans *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY
This episode dives deep into the raw truth that sobriety is vital, shame is a battle, and authentic recovery requires honesty and courage. Listen as Troy shares his powerful story, struggles, and how God's grace rewrites everything.Make a donation and become an Outsider!Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTokSubscribe to our YouTubeCheck out our recommended resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH! For more inspiration, read our blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.comTimestamps:00:00 - Why sobriety must be at the heart of recovery02:10 - The destructive power of pornography and shame's role03:21 - Personal admission: the struggle of honest recovery05:19 - Sobriety vs. recovery: understanding the difference07:58 - Troy's childhood, exposure, and early struggles with addiction10:45 - The cycle of addiction and the power of honesty14:14 - Crowning moment: finally coming clean after years of hiding16:58 - The courage it takes to attend your first recovery group18:28 - Defining true sobriety: what it really means to be free22:35 - The role of shame, pride, and accountability in lasting change28:30 - How shame can be the enemy of long-term sobriety33:11 - Different perspectives on God: from Santa to Loving Guide40:44 - Practical steps: trying differently when stuck in recovery42:51 - Embracing honesty: the key to living unashamed
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to argue that the Epstein scandal is Donald Trump's defining crisis, connecting global power, income inequality, corruption, and impunity. Rothkopf, The Daily Beast's unmissable columnist and Founder of the DSR Network, explains how Epstein ensnared a network of elites like Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson, and Wall Street titans, while raising deeper questions about obstruction, missing evidence, and intelligence entanglements. They also discuss how key players actively covered up wrongdoing to protect themselves and their allies, showing a world where privilege shields crime and the full truth may never see the light of day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this conversation, Rob Anderson shares his insights on the importance of company culture, customer service, and effective recruitment strategies in the home services industry. He emphasizes the need for businesses to focus on making customers happy and creating a positive work environment for employees. Rob discusses the significance of data-driven decisions, the impact of partnerships, and the challenges posed by private equity. He also highlights the importance of leadership development, emotional intelligence, and the art of storytelling in building relationships with clients and partners. Ultimately, Rob encourages a forward-looking mindset and the continuous pursuit of personal and professional growth. 00:00 The Importance of Culture in Business 05:52 Recruitment and Retention Strategies 08:55 Defining and Measuring Company Culture 15:01 Navigating the Challenges of Home Services 18:04 The Role of Partnerships in Business Growth 20:57 Giving Back to the Community 23:50 The Impact of Private Equity on Business 26:58 Leadership Development and Emotional Intelligence 30:07 The Art of Storytelling in Business 33:00 Building Relationships with Clients and Partners 35:57 The Future of Business and Personal Growth
Laura Owens, broadcaster and domestic violence survivor, shares her journey from an abusive relationship to reclaiming her voice and sense of self. Growing up in a family dedicated to broadcasting and storytelling, she learned the power of narrative—but nothing prepared her for how deeply trauma would challenge her ability to trust and be vulnerable. Laura explains why going to the police felt like a betrayal that led nowhere, why victims face a coat of shame they shouldn't have to wear, and how emotional abuse can be more damaging than physical violence. She explores the difference between letting your past inform your future versus letting it define you, why self-worth recovery is a daily struggle, and how gratitude journaling and surrounding yourself with trustworthy people become part of healing. This conversation challenges the victim-blaming question of why didn't she leave and reframes survival as strength, not weakness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you afraid you're shrinking instead of growing? My conversation today with Ron Pevny will completely change how you see your later years. We've been taught to fight aging, but indigenous cultures knew that becoming an elder is a spiritual pinnacle we must prepare for. Ron reveals the difference between just getting older and stepping into the fullness of who you were always meant to be. 00:00 The Lost Art of Conscious Aging03:17 Defining the Shift from Midlife to Elderhood06:14 What is the True Elder Archetype?09:25 How Western Society Lost Its Elders13:15 The Impact of Family Breakdown on Aging19:41 The Maori: A 12-Year Training to Become an Elder25:00 Why Aging Should Feel Exciting, Not Dreadful29:33 Beyond "Active Aging": The Real Gift of Elderhood31:50 Spirituality as the Essence of Conscious Aging35:12 Rites of Passage: Why We Need More Than a Party40:04 The "Space Between" and Preparing for Death44:19 Finding Support & Ron's Resources LEARN MORE ABOUT RON PEVNY:· Website: [CenterforConsciousEldering.com]· Book: Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Dr. Mike T. Nelson's Links: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/ miketnelson.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:45 - Dr. Mike T. Nelson's background 00:07:20 - Defining metabolic flexibility and fuel switching 00:09:00 - Genetic components of metabolism and the Pima Indian studies 00:15:30 - Training your body to become more efficient at burning fat 00:20:15 - Why carbohydrates are the preferred fuel for high-intensity power 00:29:48 - The truth about fasted cardio for physique athletes 00:39:21 - Using HRV to gauge recovery and cardio volume 00:41:28 - High protein diets (1.5g+ per lb) and hunger management 00:53:37 - NEAT and the subconscious reduction of movement during dieting 01:04:07 - The importance of VO2 Max for recovery in the offseason
The Tenpenny Files – Booker Scott examines artificial intelligence as it advances faster than law, tracing decades of quiet development and rising debates over machine personhood. He argues for a Twenty Eighth Amendment defining humanity by DNA, urging constitutional clarity as AI reshapes education, security, employment, and the future of human rights worldwide today...
Thank you to BRITA for supporting the podcast, helping us keep our deep dives going, and, of course, keeping us hydrated!Check out BRITA here: https://www.brita.com.au/This episode explores the intellectual influencer phenomenon. We will define what they are, explore why they have become important, and what their rise tells us about a creator economy flooded with misinformation, grifters, and brainrot.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business
Today, I'm joined by the remarkable Cathy Eason, whose work in the nitric oxide and vascular health space is changing the conversation around resilience and heart health for midlife women. Cathy dives into why cardiovascular disease is still the number one threat to women globally, and how the drop in estrogen during menopause impacts nitric oxide production—an overlooked factor that quietly influences everything from energy to cognition. Visit https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/NIDDBL and use code NAT20 for 20% off. Episode Timestamps: Podcast welcome and cardiovascular focus ... 00:00:00 Introducing Cathy Eason, nitric oxide updates ... 00:03:26 Menopause as a vascular event ... 00:08:50 Everyday signs of cardiovascular decline ... 00:11:19 Body awareness and tracking health metrics ... 00:14:15 Healthy labs but low resilience ... 00:16:56 Defining and understanding menopause ... 00:22:48 Systems affected during menopause ... 00:25:26 Nitric oxide's critical role ... 00:44:24 Testing and optimizing blood flow ... 00:48:14 Value of health patterns over labs ... 00:55:09 Communicating health trends to providers ... 00:56:32 Berkeley Life supplement recommendation ... 00:59:02 Prioritizing basic health habits ... 01:01:58 Longevity reframe: thriving with age ... 01:06:46 Advice for early action ... 01:07:09 Our Amazing Sponsors: Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan — A food-derived spermidine supplement that supports autophagy and cellular renewal without fasting, made from Japanese wheat germ with clean, rigorously tested ingredients (including a gluten-free option); visit oxfordhealthspan.com/BIONAT20 and use code BIONAT20 at checkout. Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOptimizers — A full-spectrum magnesium supplement combining seven highly absorbable forms to support sleep, stress, muscle recovery, and nervous system balance in one nightly habit. Save 15% at bioptimizers.com/bionat with code BIONAT Nature's Marvels Bioregulators - provide gentle, organ-specific support — and the Liver Bioregulator is a favorite this season for supporting detox pathways and metabolic flow. Head to profound-health.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode
EPISODE DESCRIPTIONThinking about starting a roofing business? Or trying to run yours more professionally?In this episode, Dave sits down with former co-host and roofing business owner John Delaurier to talk about what it actually takes to build a profitable roofing company in 2026.They cover profit margins, speed to lead, branding, hiring your first sales rep, neighborhood domination marketing, and the key KPIs every contractor must track.If you want to build it right — this episode is for you.
In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Cullen Roche to discuss his new book Your Perfect Portfolio and the deeper principles behind building a portfolio that actually fits your life. Rather than starting with asset allocation models or return forecasts, Cullen reframes investing around risk, time horizons, and lifetime consumption. We explore how to think about stocks, bonds, factor investing, international diversification, private assets, inflation hedges, and more through the lens of financial planning and asset liability matching. This is a practical, wide ranging conversation about portfolio construction, behavioral risk, and how investors can align their investments with real world goals.Main topics covered:Why you are a saver, not an investor, and why that distinction mattersDefining risk as uncertainty of lifetime consumptionThe temporal conundrum and matching investments to time horizonsHuman capital as your most important asset and how it impacts portfolio riskThe pros and cons of a 100 percent stock allocationRethinking the 60 40 portfolio after inflation and rising ratesInternational diversification and valuation differences between US and global marketsFactor investing as a time horizon tool rather than an alpha strategyThe forward cap portfolio and skating to where the market cap puck is goingInflation protection strategies including stocks, TIPS, gold, and the permanent portfolioRisk parity and the tradeoff between diversification and returnCountercyclical rebalancing and managing behavioral riskPrivate equity, venture capital, and the illiquidity premiumDefined duration investing and asset liability matching for individual investorsThe real impact of inflation, taxes, and fees on long term returnsTimestamps:00:00 Risk as lifetime consumption and asset liability matching01:03 Introduction to Your Perfect Portfolio05:25 You are a saver, not an investor08:24 Defining risk and uncertainty of lifetime consumption10:15 The temporal conundrum and time horizons12:38 Using past performance and forecasting responsibly15:00 Human capital and portfolio construction17:12 The case for a 100 percent stock allocation19:50 Rethinking the 60 40 portfolio24:00 Adding international diversification29:43 Factor investing across time horizons35:00 The forward cap portfolio concept38:27 Inflation hedges and the permanent portfolio42:27 Risk parity explained44:49 Countercyclical rebalancing47:17 Private assets and illiquidity51:25 Defined duration strategy and Discipline Funds ETFs56:00 Real returns after inflation, taxes, and feesIf you are interested in portfolio construction, asset allocation, financial planning, factor investing, inflation protection, or building a long term investment strategy that matches your goals, this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for thinking differently about risk and returns.
The Toronto Maple Leafs get swept in their back-to-back in the Sunshine State, as they fall 5-1 to the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee start with a broader view of the team, how this loss reinforces the case for selling at the deadline, and their levels of trust in Brad Treliving to get it done. Then, they break down the game and discuss the brutal first period, another slow one for Auston Matthews as he works back to speed, William Nylander's costly giveaway, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Carl Nelson, President and CEO for Transform Minnesota, talks about the need for Christians to be talking about finding solutions and the desire for law-abiding immigrants to be able to work, worship, and live in peace. Social media expert Chris Martin shares about the idea of an "admin night" and the danger of suppressing the Gospel when we fail to suppress our sin nature. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
While its origin is murky, the adage "Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time," is at the heart of this wide-ranging discussion about ethical practices in wildlife photography. From exotic safaris to local birding expeditions, interest in this subject matter has grown tremendously in recent years. Ever advancing camera technologies and increasing ease of use make stunning pictures more accessible than ever, but when these advantages combine with an unbridled enthusiasm for getting the shot, it can often put wildlife at risk. After defining conservation photography as an act that extends beyond image capture to effect a change in the world, we delve into questionable practices that can threaten animal safety and compromise natural behaviors. From avoiding obvious red flags of baiting an animal with food or using audio lures to trigger photogenic results, to more subtle actions of approaching too quickly, getting too close, or staying too long—our guests shed light on alternative methods for ethical behavior in the field. As Melissa states, "You just have to become a part of the landscape and feel yourself within this community of other beings whose voices and whose messages are as filled with meaning as ours are, but we really have yet to tap into it." Guests: Melissa Groo & Bobby Stormer Episode Timeline: 3:56: Defining the term conservation photographer and making a distinction with the term wildlife photographer. 5:25: Melissa's career shift to focus on animal research and her early days photographing wildlife. 12:15: Bobby's expansion from fine art to photography, his shift to photographing animals, plus his passion for local wildlife & animal rescue. 16:49: Bobby's rescue of a fox and her kits, and his work with rehabbers to rehabilitate animals in need. 20:04: The ethics of photographing wildlife, best practices to consider, and mistakes photographers can make that cross ethical lines. 28:59: An increased awareness of wildlife ethics and the importance of sharing best practices in photographing animals to help educate one another. 36:04: Truth in image captioning and the question of sharing detailed location details, plus the distressing truth behind wildlife game farms. 44:42: Episode Break 46:24: The cameras, lenses, and related photo gear Melissa and Bobby pack, plus their camera set-ups. 56:09: Bobby and Melissa talk focusing, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and other considerations for settings. 102:45: Ethical considerations beyond baiting animals and staging wildlife photo-ops at a time when nature and animal photography has gained huge traction. 1:05:57: Concerns related to captive animal photography, plus distinctions between various facilities—from zoos to sanctuaries to animal havens to wildlife game farms. 1:11:08: Wildlife rescue, the path to becoming a licensed animal rehabber, plus discussing the upsurge in interest in wildlife photography during the pandemic. 1:25:45: Advice for anyone seeking to become a professional wildlife or conservation photographer. Guest Bios: Melissa Groo is a photographer, writer, and conservationist dedicated to telling stories of the natural world. As a leading voice and consultant on ethics in wildlife photography, it's her mission to inspire conservation of the animals she's privileged to witness, and the habitat crucial to their survival. A Sony Artisan of Imagery since 2024, Melissa also serves as an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, an advisor to the National Audubon Society, and a contributing editor for Audubon magazine. In 2023, Melissa received the "Jay N. Ding Darling Memorial Award for Wildlife Stewardship Through Art," from The Wildlife Society. In 2017, she received NANPA's Vision Award, in recognition of early career excellence, vision and inspiration to others in nature photography, conservation, and education. Her award-winning fine art prints are widely exhibited and featured in both personal and corporate collections. Additionally, Melissa has served as a juror for numerous competitions—from the Audubon Photography Awards to Wildlife Photographer of the Year and beyond. As an ambassador for Project Coyote, Melissa is equally invested in the importance of carnivores in our landscapes, continually advocating for co-existence with, and appreciation of, these animals.. She also serves on the Advisory Council for Wyoming Untrapped, the Board of Directors for The Little Egg Foundation, and as a volunteer photographer at the Cornell Wildlife Hospital, near her home in Ithaca, New York. Bobby Stormer first picked up a camera in 2010, transitioning from traditional art to photography as a new creative outlet. Born and raised just outside New York City, his early work focused on urban exploration and automotive shoots, but everything changed six years ago when he took a deep dive into wildlife photography. Shaped by both cityscapes and suburban ecosystems, Bobby developed a unique approach to capturing local wildlife, from foxes and owls to black bears, often within minutes of home. His mission is to show others the beauty hidden in their own backyards and foster a sense of coexistence with the wild. But what truly sets Bobby apart is his hands-on commitment to animal welfare. Apart from the image making, he's helped rescue and rehabilitate hundreds of animals. For Bobby, the photo is just a keepsake, his real reward is the moment itself, while letting empathy and respect guide his every frame. Stay Connected: Melissa Groo Website: https://www.melissagroo.com/ Melissa Groo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagroo/ Melissa Groo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.groo Melissa Groo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-groo-23252324/ Melissa Groo Linktree: https://linktr.ee/melgroo Bobby Stormer Website: https://robertstormer.smugmug.com/ Bobby Stormer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.stormer/ Bobby Stormer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobby.stormer/ Bobby Stormer Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobby_stormer32/ National Audubon Guide to Ethical Bird Photography: https://www.audubon.org/photography/awards/audubons-guide-ethical-bird-photography-and-videography Melissa's Rolling Stone article on Game Farms: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/photography-game-farms-exploiting-wild-animals-1235002275/ B&H Explora article on the Ethics of Wildlife Photography: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/the-ethics-of-wildlife-photography Credits: Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens
"Just go No Contact!" feels like a slap in the face when you have shared custody, a business, or legal ties to a narcissist.For many survivors, complete severance isn't an option. But that doesn't mean you have to remain their emotional punching bag. As a self-aware narcissist, I know exactly how we use children, finances, and property as leverage to keep getting "supply" long after the relationship ends.In this video, I'm introducing the "O.N. Contact" (Only Necessary Contact) method. This is the strategic evolution of "Gray Rock," designed specifically for those who are forced to communicate with their abuser.All My Links (Coaching, Courses, Merch): https://link.me/mentalhealnessIN THIS VIDEO, WE DISCUSS:The Narcissist's Leverage: Why they use the kids or money to bait you into emotional arguments.Defining "Necessary": How to strip every ounce of personality and emotion out of your communication.The "Hostile Coworker" Mindset: Shifting from "ex-partner" to "business associate that I hate."Communication Protocols: Why you must move everything to email or parenting apps (and never phone calls).The Extinction Burst: How they will react when you stop feeding them supply through co-parenting chaos.You can't always leave the situation, but you can leave the dynamic.RESOURCES & SUPPORT:
In This Episode of Business Lunch: Ryan and Roland discuss the best indicator of a business's overall health. Although having different ideas, the common thread is observing trend-based results rather than dated numbers. They also talk about the importance of deeply understanding the growth capacity of a business before acquiring it and achieving the balance of having free distributable cash and future investment in R&D.Chapters:00:00 The Importance of Profitability Over Growth03:09 Defining Business Health Metrics06:00 Exploring Key Metrics: NPS and Revenue per Employee08:51 The Case for Distributable Cash12:10 Understanding Cash Flow and Business Health14:48 The Shift Towards Profitability17:55 Final Thoughts on Business MetricsConnect with me on social:TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube
MTA has conducted a Multi Part Series asking “What Should the Right Want?” Now we conclude that series with a Battle Royale between Christian and Nick to see who should lead the right to victory and what that victory will look like.SPONSOR: 1613 ConferenceJoin me at the 1613 Men's Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 17-18, 2026. Come be in community with men from all over the country for this powerful, life-giving opportunity. And, bring your sons too!Get more information and your tickets at: 1613MensConference.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 – Defining the argument for what the right should want. 00:03:54 – Analyzing the caricatures and reality of Christian nationalism today. 00:06:11 – Three broad categories defining the current American political right. 00:10:21 – Why classical liberalism requires an objective Christian cultural framework. 00:19:08 – James Lindsay on the roots of American vs European liberalism. 00:26:56 – Is woke ideology a perversion or a conclusion of liberalism?00:32:55 – Objective standards versus the leftist liberation from physical reality.00:37:44 – The intellectual failures and internal contradictions of atheist politics.00:43:53 – Prioritizing Western civilization over specific political or legal systems.00:50:01 – Saving the country by reclaiming our children from leftist education.00:57:03 – Join us for the 1613 Men's Conference in Cincinnati Ohio.00:58:11 – Why the Constitution only works for a specific moral culture.01:08:36 – Specific policies to protect national identity and cultural heritage.01:12:11 – Why we must rethink the separation of church and state.01:23:40 – Analyzing the UK grooming scandal and political cover up culture.01:41:12 – Why mass immigration poses a threat to Western cultural unity.01:43:04 – Michael Knowles on the non-liberal roots of the American Revolution.01:56:03 – Why the phrase "We the People" no longer has meaning.02:11:24 – Embracing limitations: Why your children cannot be anything they want.02:15:23 – Reclaiming your identity in Christ to save our American culture.02:18:51 – Why the family remains the basic building block of civilization
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How do you scale AI in a regulated enterprise without risking trust, compliance, or credibility? In this episode of Technovation, Nick Colisto, CIO of Avery Dennison, and Sathish Muthukrishnan, Chief Information, Data & Digital Officer at Ally Financial, share how they are moving from AI pilots to measurable enterprise impact. From governance-first implementation inside a federally regulated bank to CFO-grade ROI tracking across a global manufacturing enterprise, this conversation focuses on the discipline required to operationalize AI at scale. Key highlights include: Why one AI misstep can set a regulated enterprise back years How to win over risk, audit, and compliance before scaling Embedding “human-in-the-loop” safeguards from day one Measuring AI-enabled initiatives using EBIT and IRR Taking credit for AI embedded in SaaS platforms If you’re leading AI in a regulated or board-visible environment, this episode offers a pragmatic blueprint for scaling responsibly. 🎧 Listen to learn how CIOs are turning AI experimentation into enterprise value.
In this insightful episode of the We Don't PLAY!™️ Podcast, host Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS demystifies the critical evolution of search in the age of artificial intelligence, focusing on a concept she terms "AI SEO 101." The central theme revolves around the distinction and strategic importance of closing both prompt gaps and keyword gaps to secure valuable brand citations. While traditional SEO has focused on optimizing for short, fragmented keywords (e.g., "best travel deals"), the rise of conversational AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity has given birth to the prompt—a longer, full-sentence query (e.g., "What are the best international travel deals for a family of four in summer 2026?").Favour argues that many businesses are unprepared for this shift, leaving a "prompt gap" in their content strategy. While they may have content targeting keywords, they lack the in-depth, conversational, and authoritative answers that AI models seek when responding to user prompts. The ultimate goal for any brand is to become a direct brand citation in an AI-generated answer, a feat achieved only by providing comprehensive, well-supported information. As Favour compellingly states, the answers provided by AI are sourced directly from the content available on the web: "Where are those responses AI is getting coming from in the first place? They're coming from your website."The core of the strategy lies in recognizing that your website is the foundational pillar of your digital presence. To bridge the prompt gap, Favour advocates for a robust pillar-cluster content model. This involves creating a main "pillar" page that exhaustively answers a primary customer question, supported by numerous "cluster" pages that explore related sub-topics in detail. This creates a dense, interconnected web of expertise that signals authority to search engines and AI alike. The episode emphasizes a shift from merely creating blogs to creating comprehensive resource hubs, complete with FAQs, multimedia content, and evidence-backed claims, much like a digital research paper.Favour provides a clear action plan: identify the core questions your audience is asking, build out content that answers them conversationally and in-depth, and structure this content logically on your website. She also touches on the technical side, noting that URLs should remain concise and keyword-focused, while the content on the page should be rich and prompt-focused. Ultimately, the episode is a powerful call to action for businesses to stop dwelling on information and start implementing a forward-thinking content strategy. By treating your website as a definitive library of answers, you can close the gaps in your SEO strategy and ensure your brand not only survives but thrives in the new era of AI-powered search.Key TakeawaysPrompts vs. Keywords: A prompt is a conversational, full-sentence question (10-25 words) posed to an AI, whereas a keyword is a short, fragmented search query (2-5 words) used in traditional search engines.The Goal is Brand Citation: In the new landscape of AI search, the primary objective is to have your brand and website cited directly as the authoritative source in an AI-generated answer.Your Website is the Foundation: All digital roads lead back to your website. It is the most critical asset for building authority and providing the in-depth answers that AI models are looking for.Close the Prompt Gap with Conversational Content: To appear in AI search results, you must create content that directly and comprehensively answers the full questions your audience is asking, not just targets keywords.Adopt a Pillar-Cluster Model: For each major question your audience has, create one main "pillar" page with a complete answer and support it with multiple "cluster" pages that cover related sub-topics. This builds a powerful web of expertise.Content as a Resource Hub: Think of your content less like a series of blog posts and more like a library of research. Support your answers with data, evidence, multimedia, and links to other authoritative sources to build trust and credibility.Action Over Acronyms: While understanding terms like AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is useful, the focus should be on the practical implementation of creating high-quality, question-answering content.Memorable Quotes"A prompt is keywords in confirmation of the context that has been started by conversation.""You can't say a brand without connecting a website.""Where are those responses AI is getting coming from in the first place? They're coming from your website.""Don't be in a place where you're dwelling on information and not taking action on implementation.""15% of new searches every day out of at least 8.5 billion searches a day are new, including yours.""You don't put a prompt in your URL, you put a keyword in your URL.""You're not just creating blogs, you're creating calls to action."Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)What is the main difference between a prompt and a keyword? A prompt is a long, conversational question asked to an AI, while a keyword is a short, fragmented phrase used in a traditional search bar. Your content strategy needs to address both.Why are brand citations important in AI SEO? A brand citation is when an AI search tool names your website as the source of its information. It positions your brand as a trusted authority, driving traffic and credibility.Is blogging still relevant in 2026? Yes, absolutely. However, the format has evolved. Modern blogging should focus on creating in-depth, conversational articles that function as answers to user prompts, effectively turning your blog into a resource hub or "audio blog."How do I start closing the prompt gap on my website? Begin by identifying the most common and important questions your customers ask. Then, create comprehensive content (like a detailed FAQ page or a pillar article) that answers these questions thoroughly and links to supporting cluster pages.What is the pillar-cluster model? It's a content strategy where you create one major "pillar" page that covers a broad topic in-depth. You then create multiple "cluster" pages that address specific sub-topics related to the pillar, with all cluster pages linking back to the main pillar page. This structure organizes your content and signals deep expertise to search engines.Timestamps[00:00] Introduction: AI SEO 101 - Prompt Gaps vs. Keyword Gaps.[01:35] Defining a "Prompt": A conversational query of 10-25 words.[02:48] Defining a "Keyword": Traditional short, medium, and long-tail search terms.[05:52] The Central Role of Your Website in Brand Citations.[06:34] How Search Engines Match Pages to Queries.[07:17] Core Concept: A prompt is "keywords in conversation."[08:03] The Solution: Closing the gap with conversational, FAQ-style content.[09:43] Strategy Deep Dive: The Pillar-Cluster content model (1 Pillar + 9 Clusters).[15:02] Where AI Gets Its Answers: Your website is the source for LLMs.[16:02] Building Authority: Go beyond facts and support claims with experience and evidence.[19:00] Your website is the common thread in all customer interactions.[20:44] Technical SEO Tip: Use keywords in your URLs, not long prompts.[22:36] Market Opportunity: 15% of the 8.5 billion daily searches are entirely new.[23:38] Content with Purpose: Your content should create calls to action, not just exist as a blog.[24:14] Closing Remarks & How to Connect.[25:12] Podcast Outro.Book SEO Services | Quick Links for Social Business>> Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick LinksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! In manufacturing, most leaders don't struggle because they lack technical knowledge. They struggle because they're not connecting with their teams. When skill gaps widen, labor shortages grow, and hiring challenges persist, it's rarely an operations problem. It's a leadership and communication problem. That's exactly why I wrote Manufacturing Greatness, releasing May 11, 2027 with Page Two. This book is for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors who want high performing teams that stick around and consistently deliver results. Leaders who are ready to move beyond telling people what to do and start leading through curiosity, communication skills, and deeper conversations. Inside, you'll find practical tools to strengthen safety culture, improve employee engagement, support workforce retention, and build a workplace where teams work together, get results, and stay. Now I need your help. We've narrowed the subtitle down to five options, and I want the manufacturing community to weigh in. 1) How to Be More Productive with the People You Already Have 2) How Curious Leaders Strengthen Relationships to Improve Safety, Quality, and Productivity 3) How to Show Up, Clarify Expectations, and Instill Accountability to Streamline Your Operation 4) Three Conversations to Build High-Performing Teams that Work Together, Get Results, and Stick Around 5) Three Conversations to Build High-Performing Teams that Connect, Deliver, and Stick Around Email me at trevor@manufacturinggreatness.com and let you know about favorite subtitle option!
In a special audio-only version of Bronco Studios Live presented by Ford, host Jay Tust gets several viewpoints, for and against, collective bargaining in college sports. He visits with Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey, Athletes.org founder Jim Cavale, college sports writer Matt Brown (extrapointsmb.com), and Boise State law professor Sam Ehrlich.2:10 Jeramiah Dickey, Boise State Director of Athletics, and Jim Cavale, Founder of Athletes.org3:40: What is Athletes.org and what does Jim Cavale hope to achieve with it9:40: Jeramiah Dickey's viewpoint on collective bargaining and what organizations like Athletes.org provide to college athletics11:20: How does an organization like Athletes.org get changes made across different states and different state laws15:50: Why would anyone be for and against employment status in college sports20:30: An Athletic Director's perspective on student-athletes becoming employees 22:20: What is the next step in Athletic Director and University presidents getting moved towards a solution and overcome the current obstacles27:30: How would athletes benefit collective bargaining and why would they want collective bargaining31:00: Are guardrails necessary for college sports, from an Athletic Director's perspective34:20: What is needed for these efforts and what are the results of them in the next 5 years?37:30: An athletic director's perspective on what could happen in the next 5 years?40:25: Will this be led by athletes or schools?42:30: The potential movement and its impact on Olympic sports46:01: How important is it to have these discussions? Encouraged or discouraged on where things stand today?50:40: How to view the “chaotic” moments that happen in the day-to-day of college athletics?52:20: Matt Brown and his trip to Boise a couple years ago53:35: Why is fan engagement so important?55:15: Why did Matt Brown start Extra Points as a newsletter and choose to focus on “off the field” things in college sports?57:35: Thoughts on collective bargaining in college sports and its impact on college football60:00: How realistic is collective bargaining in college football63:10: Why would college athletes view collective bargaining as beneficial to them65:30: What is a realistic timeline for collective bargaining to take place and be completed67:30: How likely is it that laws get changed at the federal level to start the process of moving towards collective bargaining70:30: Does a split in college football facilitate collective bargaining72:30: Defining the standards of what it means to be at the potential split levels of college football75:00: If Matt Brown was in charge of college football, what is one thing he would institute? 77:20: What is one challenge and one opportunity for Boise State going forward?80:00: Sam Ehrlich, Boise State law professor and founder of College Sports Litigation Tracker website81:30: Why he created CollegeSportsLitigationTracker.com83:00: Why he picked sports law as a career path and passion project84:45: Sam Ehrlich's view of the benefits of collective bargaining in college sports87:00: What is preventing collective bargaining from happening in college sports90:30: How college sports has changed since situations like Maurice Clarett was trying to get into the NFL early to what is going on today, as well as the result of what collective bargaining does for leagues and players associations92:00: How collective bargaining would go over in the state of Idaho95:30: Is there a realistic path to laws changing to support collective bargaining in college sports98:00: What does the discussion look like around collective bargaining in college athletics over the next 18-24 months90:45: What happens to CollegeSportsLitigationTracker.com if collective bargaining is instituted in college sportsJim Cavalewww.athletes.orgMatt Brownwww.extrapointsmb.comSam Ehrlichhttps://www.collegesportslitigationtracker.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are you the only person your builders call when something goes wrong? Most subcontractor owners don't realize they've accidentally become their company's full-time account manager, and it's the reason they can't step away from the business.In this episode, Khalil and Martin break down why this happens, what an account manager actually does (and how it's different from a project manager), and how to build this role into your company so you can stop being the bottleneck.What You'll LearnThe critical difference between an account manager and a project manager, and why confusing them creates chaosWhat the full account manager workflow looks like from discovery and onboarding through post-installHow to find, develop, and compensate the right person for this role inside your companyWhy proactive communication changes the power dynamic between subs and buildersHow to use the 80/20 rule to decide which builder accounts deserve dedicated managementKey Topics & Timestamps01:00 - Episode Intro06:54 - Account Manager vs. Project Manager: Process vs. People + One Point of Contact14:48 - Hiring & Incentivizing Great Account Managers (Homegrown Traits + Pay Structure)18:49 - What Great Account Managers Actually Do (Advocate, Proactive, Problem-Solver)23:47 - Defining the Role: Not Sales, Not PM — Owning the Builder Relationship26:24 - The Account Manager Workflow: Onboarding → Pipeline → Quote → Production → Post-Install + Scaling Tips Key TakeawaysIf every builder calls you directly when something goes wrong, you've become your company's account manager, whether you intended to or notStart building this role by documenting exactly what you do for your top builder relationships so the process can eventually be transferredGrow your account manager internally; external hires lack the institutional context needed to be effectiveThe account manager must have full context across sales, production, and install to make the same quality decisions you wouldCompensate this role well with a strong base plus account-based incentives; they are essentially an inside salesperson for your most valuable relationshipsBegin with one key account and your most reliable employee before expandingResourcesTodd Hagopian and the 80/20 (Pareto) principle for prioritizing accountsImplementing AI in Your Business Workshop Sign-Up 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive AssistantSchedule a 15-Minute Roadblock CallBuild a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliNeed Help with podcast production? We recommend DemandcastCheckout Quo More from Martin Hollandtheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our YouTube channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter)Visit our websiteEmail The Cashflow Contractor
Are you tired of dealing with outdated recruiting strategies? Wondering if AI can truly revolutionize hiring? This episode dives into the gritty truth about how modern metrics and emerging AI tools are reshaping talent acquisition—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.Join us as we unpack decades of recruiting wisdom, the pitfalls of cost-per-click, and what's next in HR tech. In this episode: The history of traditional job advertising and its limitations How cost-per-application models are changing the game The messy reality of defining "qualified" applications and why subjectivity matters The myth of AI as an unbiased recruiter and its legal risks Why transparency in pay and job descriptions can fix much of the hiring chaos The dangers of scaling bad processes and how to avoid scaling mistakes Practical insights on choosing the right metrics for your hiring needs The future of AI in recruitment and the importance of process over technology Useful links: College Recruiter Work Defined Podcast Network Ultimate Guide to Recruitment Metrics Artificial Intelligence in Hiring – Industry Report The Future of Pay Transparency Reach out to Steven Rothberg: LinkedIn Twitter Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome and episode overview: Are recruitment metrics still holding up?00:42 - Introducing Stephen Rothberg and college recruiter's journey01:14 - The roots of traditional recruiting: From flyers to newspapers02:25 - Starting a business from a summer job and risk-taking mentality03:52 - The Winnipeg Jets story: Childhood risks and lessons in boldness05:23 - The shift from inefficient to performance-based ad models06:49 - The real meaning of "click" and the confusion across platforms08:13 - The rise of cost per application and its emotional impact on employers09:54 - Defining "qualified applications"—subjectivity and its pitfalls11:35 - Why scaling bad processes makes them worse13:08 - The evolution of pay-per-click and undisclosed definitions14:54 - The deadly cycle of bad job descriptions and reposting16:23 - How hiring for "fit" often misses the mark and costs real money17:10 - Qualification in hiring: Who judges? The subjectivity of recruiters18:29 - Scaling broken processes: The airplane manufacturing example19:54 - The quiet cost of bad candidate sourcing: The ATS funnel22:17 - The dangerous hype around AI and its current limitations in hiring23:12 - The black hole of AI decision-making and lack of transparency26:24 - The importance of honest job descriptions and pay transparency28:43 - Do employers prefer CPC, duration-based, or new models?30:01 - The chase for quality candidates and the costs involved31:27 - How to effectively invest in recruitment—long-term wins over shortcuts32:28 - The impact of AI on assessments and candidate matching35:55 - The legal peril of AI-driven hiring decisions and audit trail challenges37:25 - Final thoughts: Embracing process, transparency, and smart metrics
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes that success comes from focusing on a few clear priorities, executing relentlessly, and clearly defining your ideal customer profile rather than chasing too many competing strategies.
What if the greatest battle in your life is not external… but internal?In this deeply transformative episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with transformational speaker, educator, certified health coach, and founder of The Love No Ego Foundation, Freddy Jackson.From chasing collegiate basketball dreams to confronting personal failures and rebuilding through faith, humility, and growth, Freddy's journey is a powerful reminder that ego may be loud, but love is stronger.Together, we explore:• What it truly means to live Love Over Ego• How to recognise when ego is driving your decisions• Why suffering is optional even when pain is inevitable• The four pillars that ground Freddy's life: spirituality, exercise, education, and community• How Social Emotional Learning builds resilience in young people• Why stillness and silence are necessary for authentic growth• The courage it takes to be yourself in a performance-driven worldChapters00:00 Introduction to Love No Ego02:24 Practices for Staying Present04:40 Wild Card Game: Getting to Know Freddie09:05 Passion and Purpose11:28 Defining the Journey: Love No Ego13:54 Understanding Ego and Its Impact17:49 Reprogramming the Mind21:30 The Power of Stillness and Presence26:08 The Pursuit of Happiness and Fulfilment27:09 Letting Go and Minimalism29:00 Living with Purpose and Authenticity33:21 Understanding Love and Its Essence35:01 Challenges of Community and Connection38:22 Building Inner Resilience in a Chaotic World46:41 The Courage to Be Yourself49:59 The Mission of Love No-Ego FoundationFreddy shares practical wisdom on mindfulness, self-discovery, minimalism, and the daily discipline of choosing love over pride, fear, or validation.If you are navigating identity pressure, seeking purpose, or craving inner clarity, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.This is not about perfection.It is about alignment.It is about choosing love over ego.
Paul lists words of wisdom and words of knowledge in 1 Corinthians 12:8 alongside healings, miracles, prophecy, tongues, and interpretation. But he never defines them. That silence has sparked a real debate in the body of Christ, and in this episode Michael Rowntree works through it carefully.Are these giftings simply elevated Bible teaching, or are they something more? Are they specific, Spirit-initiated operations that reveal hidden things, provide supernatural guidance, and speak into real-life situations? Michael walks through the major interpretive positions, from cessationist scholars like Dr. Tom Schreiner to charismatic perspectives.He'll examine the biblical moments that make you stop: Jesus knowing the woman at the well's full story before she said a word (John 4:17–18). Peter confronting Ananias and Sapphira with information no one told him (Acts 5:1–11). Paul warning a ship's captain of coming disaster before a storm cloud appeared (Acts 27:9–10). Are those words of knowledge and words of wisdom in action?By the end you'll have working definitions of revelation, prophecy, word of knowledge, and word of wisdom. And you'll sit with Paul's deeper question: are we using these gifts to exalt Jesus and build up the body of Christ, or to build a platform for ourselves?0:00 – Introduction0:04 – Defining the question0:34 – Reading 1 Corinthians 121:52 – Cessationist teaching view3:17 – Contextual pushback5:22 – Word of knowledge defined6:15 – Word of wisdom defined7:19 – Cluster of extraordinary gifts8:24 – Knowledge under prophecy11:05 – Blending gift categories14:34 – Defining key terms16:00 – Using gifts rightly16:37 – Closing thoughts Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO:
How to transition from technical leader to executive leadership as a woman in 2025. Learn proven leadership development strategies for career advancement and getting promoted to senior management.Are you a technical professional stuck in middle management? Women in leadership face unique challenges when transitioning from technical roles to executive positions. This episode reveals the exact steps one physician took to move from regional medical director to senior executive leadership.In this women's leadership podcast episode, Gretchen shares her journey of career growth and professional development. Gretchen was already a high-performing physician with a strong track record of success. Through executive coaching and leadership development, she gained the clarity, confidence and strategy needed to transition into senior healthcare leadership and advance to the next level of her career.Learn how to get promoted and advance your career with these leadership skills for women:- Building confidence as a female leader in male-dominated industries- Executive presence and leadership presence for women professionals- Career transition strategies from technical expert to strategic leader- Leadership development programs that work for working women- How to overcome imposter syndrome and step into senior leadership roles- Work-life balance and time management for women leaders- Feminine leadership style vs masculine leadership in the workplaceThis episode is perfect for: women in healthcare leadership, female physicians seeking career advancement, women in medicine, female executives, aspiring C-suite leaders, women directors aiming for VP roles, and any professional woman ready to level up their career.01:04 - Why executive coaching matters even after earning an MBA03:31 - The confidence gap holding women back from executive roles05:16 - Transitioning from hands-on technical work to strategic leadership06:35 - The ladder of conclusions: A stress management tool for leaders07:47 - Breaking free from the busyness trap and focusing on priorities10:37 - How to shift from busy to strategic in your leadership approach13:17 - Delegation strategies and team empowerment for new executives15:36 - Authentic leadership: Staying true to your feminine leadership style17:23 - Leadership training programs: Finding the right fit for your career goals19:32 - Defining your leadership values and integrity as a woman executive—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —
In this episode, Julie and Savannah talk about the upcoming Keystone Conference in Harrisburg, PA, and how difficult it can sometimes be for some attendees (returning or first-timers) to be able to "show up" in a more extroverted fashion to get dressed up, meet people, and make connections. The conference can be overwhelming just by the sheer number of attendees and can be daunting as so many sisters are returning and meeting up with their chosen peer sister groups. Our hosts' advice is to relax, make a plan, and try to go up to at least one person a day that seems interesting!-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes that success comes from focusing on a few clear priorities, executing relentlessly, and clearly defining your ideal customer profile rather than chasing too many competing strategies.
DJ & Hoots are BACK and discuss all the latest from around the college lacrosse world. They dive into all the recent action, including Syracuse being upset by Harvard, Maryland falling to Princeton, Penn State's BIG 10 struggles, and more. They then look ahead to the upcoming games and also define what a lacrosse blowout really is. Voicemails: speakpipe.com/OTBLaxPodSupport our partners!Merch: Code UNDERGROUND for 10% off at phiapparel.co/shop'47 BrandShop for your favorite sports fan and get FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders with '47 Brand!47.sjv.io/e1NyorRiversideGet your podcast looking and sounding pristine with Riverside!https://riverside.sjv.io/QjBBVMFollow Us!TwitterUnderground: https://twitter.com/UndergroundPHIOTB: https://twitter.com/OTBLaxPodKB: https://twitter.com/KBizzl311DJ: https://twitter.com/Scs_nextgreatHoots: https://twitter.com/HootSportsMediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/otblaxpod/https://www.instagram.com/undergroundphi/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@UndergroundSportsPhiladelphiayoutube.com/@OTBLaxPodIntro/Outro Music: Arkells "American Screams"#Lacrosse #NCAALax #NCAAWLax #NCAALacrosse #CollegeLacrosse #LacrossePodcast #Subscribe #fyp
About Margaret Graziano: Magi has spent her life reinventing herself. From a single mother at 19 working at the first Cable TV company, to leading one of the fastest-growing consultancies and becoming a best-selling author in her field of expertise, Magi has continually taken challenges and failure as lessons, and learned to move beyond her limits (both real and perceived) to live a life that inspires and contributes. Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Magi empowers leaders to evolve themselves and their organizational culture to meet the moment. Whether it's change initiatives, new leadership, or cultural transformation, she partners with teams to catalyze positive change. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Margaret Graziano discuss: Defining organizational culture as the ecosystem that turns vision into reality The measurable financial impact of culture on engagement, productivity, and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) How stress, distraction, and insecurity since COVID have eroded workplace performance Why outdated post-World War II workplace architecture blocks innovation and trust The real cost of meetings and how they either drain energy or inspire change Key Takeaways: Explicitly teach self-regulation skills so employees can manage stress, fear, and emotional reactivity instead of letting it silently undermine performance. Audit meetings for cost, purpose, and energy impact, and redesign them to inspire change rather than search for blame or status updates. Hire and develop people based on competency, commitment to mission, and accountability rather than relying on goodwill or passion alone. Connect each role to a noble cause that matters beyond compensation, so employees operate from courage and belief in a positive future. "It is the ecosystem that turns the organization's vision into reality.” — Margaret Graziano Connect with Margaret Graziano: Website: https://www.margaretgraziano.com/ Book: Ignite Culture: Empowering and Leading a Healthy, High-Performance Organization from the Inside Out: https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Culture-Empowering-High-Performance-Organization-ebook/dp/B0BQCZB4HF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keenalignmentmg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretgraziano/ See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
What happens when success looks perfect on the outside but feels misaligned on the inside?In this episode of Give A Heck, Dwight Heck sits down with professional hockey executive and alcohol-free performance coach Toni Will to explore how intentional behaviour change can unlock clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance.Rather than waiting for rock bottom, Toni made the decision to live alcohol-free to reclaim energy, focus, and alignment in both leadership and life. The result? Greater confidence, stronger decision-making, and nearly 800 hours a year reclaimed through intentional living.This powerful conversation explores leadership identity, accountability, personal growth, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're striving to lead with clarity, improve performance, or live more intentionally, this episode will challenge how you think about habits, success, and fulfillment.• Alcohol-free leadership and performance• Behaviour-first change and accountability• Overcoming normalized habits that limit growth• Building confidence through intentional decisions• Defining success beyond societal expectationsConnect with Toni Will:Website: https://www.toniwill.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoniwillConnect with Dwight:Website: https://giveaheck.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150
In this episode of The Distribution, Brandon Sedloff sits down with Katie Fasken, founder of August Advisors, to unpack the overlooked depth of Canadian institutional capital. Drawing on her experience building institutional relationships at Slate Asset Management and launching her own boutique placement firm, Katie explains why Canada is far more than just the “Maple Eight” pensions. She breaks down the size of the broader market, the nuances of fundraising across provinces, and what it really takes for global GPs to succeed with Canadian LPs. The conversation spans real estate, private equity, infrastructure, continuation vehicles, and the emerging private wealth channel, offering a tactical look at capital formation north of the border. They discuss: Why Canada's pension market is closer to 4 trillion in assets and where the opportunity lies beyond the Maple Eight What mid-sized Canadian pension funds look for in lower mid-market private equity and real estate managers Infrastructure's rise in allocation and how LPs are redefining what qualifies as infrastructure Geographic shifts toward Europe and how Canadian investors are thinking about US exposure amid political uncertainty The growing role of continuation vehicles and liquidity solutions in private equity portfolios The realities of tapping the Canadian wealth channel and why platform access can take years Links: Katie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-fasken-8b433a12/ August Advisors - https://www.augustadvisors.ca/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:07) - Katie's career and background (00:07:26) - Launching August Advisors (00:09:32) - Beyond the maple eight to 4T in pension assets (00:12:38) - Why GPs miss Canada + what's driving allocations (00:18:56) - Real assets pulse (00:21:55) - Private equity trends (00:23:51) - Defining ‘infrastructure' in 2026 (00:25:14) - US vs Europe allocations, politics, and fiduciary reality (00:28:31) - Canada's information gap (00:29:30) - August's playbook (00:33:37) - Operating rhythm (00:36:05) - The Canadian wealth channel (00:41:35) - Portfolio rebalancing: real estate vs infrastructure vs lower mid-market PE (00:43:36) - Final takeaways + how to reach August Advisors
Servant leadership is more than a philosophy—it is a competitive advantage in today's marketplace. In an era where engagement, retention, and culture determine long-term success, leaders who prioritize service, empowerment, and intentional development consistently outperform those who rely solely on authority or position. Servant leadership shifts the focus from managing tasks to developing people—because sustainable performance is built on trust, influence, and growth. Founder of Whitestone Coaching & Consulting, Certified John Maxwell Coach and Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC) Facilitator, Albert E. Whitestone III, unpacks why leadership is not about title, but influence. Highlights include: Defining and tracing the roots of servant leadership. Replace control with curiosity, and allow teams the freedom to fail. “People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.” Daily habits shape long-term success. Connect with Albert at AlbertWhitestone.com and claim your free leadership resource at AlbertWhitestone.com/free-book. Timestamps: Allow Failure 12:24 Buy into the Leader 18:02 Begin Servant Leadership 25:08
Episode Overview: We are re-releasing one of our most popular and impactful conversations! In this episode, Dr. Ashley Joves sits down with the legendary Dr. Rob Ritter for a masterclass in dental practice longevity, leadership, and the art of the high-end consult.Dr. Ritter shares the hard-won wisdom from his 30+ years in practice, diving into the "benevolent dictatorship" model of leadership, the truth about dropping PPOs, and why valuing your time is the ultimate key to success. Whether you're a startup owner or a seasoned veteran, Dr. Ritter's "Apple Store of Dentistry" philosophy will challenge you to elevate every aspect of your practice.In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Benevolent Dictatorship" [06:15]: Why clear leadership and boundaries are essential for a thriving team and practice culture.Dropping PPOs the Right Way [18:15]: How to transition out of network without losing your patient base (and why you should never send a "breakup" letter).The Art of the High-End Consult [26:45]: Dr. Ritter's step-by-step process for presenting complex, $30k+ cases with confidence.Valuing Your Time [36:38]: Why charging for consultations is the ultimate filter for attracting your ideal patients.Artist vs. Entrepreneur [52:01]: Defining what success looks like for you—whether it's mastering your craft or building a business empire.Special Announcement: Ready to implement the exact systems Dr. Ritter and his partner, Dr. Chris Ramsey, use in their world-class practice?
Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources. https://renew.org/ Join RENEW.org at an upcoming event: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Aligning Your Church for Disciple Making: Five Shifts, One Mission This session is on aligning churches around Jesus' method of intentional, relational disciple making. They share personal ministry journeys and describe the challenge of shifting established, often attractional church systems toward obedience-based disciple making rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and maturity in Christ (Colossians 1). Using an iPhone vs. Android operating system metaphor, they argue disciple making can't be added as a side program but must reshape the whole church. They present research findings that fewer than 5% of U.S. churches have a culture rooted in Jesus-style disciple making and outline four core practices seen in exemplary churches: convictional leadership, a contextual and reproducible model, high expectations, and cultural alignment. 00:00 Welcome & Why Disciple-Making Alignment Matters 04:03 Jeff Story: From Slogans to a Disciple-Making Culture 08:23 Paul: Leaving Membership Metrics for Making Disciples 13:24 Training Process Overview + The iPhone vs. Droid ‘Operating System' Metaphor 18:59 State of Disciple-Making in North America + Jesus' Intentional Relational Method 21:40 The Great Commission Explained: ‘Make Disciples' and Obedience-Based Faith 27:09 Beyond ‘Evangelism' vs ‘Discipleship': One Mission—Salvation to Maturity 32:38 Bobby's Journey: Coleman, Church Systems, Disciple Shift, and Renew's Theology 41:07 Research Findings: Why Most Churches Aren't Disciple-Making Churches 44:57 The 4 Core Practices: Convictional Leadership, Model, Expectations, Alignment 50:09 Why Revelation's First 3 Chapters Matter Most (Jesus & the Churches) 52:38 Legacy Church Challenge: Shifting to a Discipleship Culture Without Blowing It Up 54:05 Defining a Disciple: Follow Jesus, Be Changed, Join the Mission 56:01 Personal Discipleship Story: Learning to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples 57:24 Why People Struggle to Disciple: The Baseball Analogy 01:00:15 Early Momentum & Staff Culture Change: Baptisms, Next Steps, Monday Stories 01:02:01 The Discipleship Mandate ‘Cumulative': Jesus, Church, NT, Leaders, Gathering 01:11:43 Alignment Killers: Competing Agendas, Wrong Metrics, Instant-Result Expectations 01:13:36 10 Levers to Use (Not Demonize): Large Church, Sunday, Pulpit, Tradition, Doctrine 01:23:20 Five-Part Roadmap: Missional, Theological, Philosophical, Organizational, Relational 01:27:57 Break, Then Missional Alignment Deep Dive: Love God, Love People, Then Make Disciples 01:32:38 Avoiding Counterfeit Missions: Tradition, Buildings, and Other Substitutes 01:33:20 C.S. Lewis on the Church's One Job: Make Disciples 01:34:12 Mission-Driven vs Member-Driven (and Keeping Jesus' Mission Central) 01:35:04 Theological Alignment: Why Clarity Is Kindness 01:36:52 Beyond ‘Essentials/Non-Essentials': A Better Doctrine Framework 01:42:29 A Replicable System for Teaching Core Doctrine (Catechism DNA) 01:44:35 Micro Groups & ‘Trust and Follow Jesus': Simple, Proven, Reproducible 01:47:42 Philosophical Alignment: The Jesus Way—Intentional, Relational, Transformational 01:52:29 Organizational Alignment: Leading Change Without Blowing Up the Church 02:00:26 Relational Alignment: Love, Conflict, and the Messiness of Real Discipleship 02:11:31 Next Steps & Final Charge: Join the Alignment Training + Keep Making Disciples https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early. https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media! You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network Facebook: Renew.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW
Are you a high-earning dentist… living paycheck to paycheck? Do you ever feel financially stretched – despite earning well? Are you trapped in dentistry's “golden handcuffs”? And what would your life look like if you worked because you wanted to… not because you had to? In this rare solo episode, Jaz steps away from occlusion and restorative dentistry to talk about something just as important: personal finances and career security for dentists. After going deep down the money rabbit hole — reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Simple Path to Wealth, and I Will Teach You To Be Rich — Jaz shares how his upbringing, early career decisions, and financial education shaped his beliefs about wealth, freedom, and dentistry. This isn't financial advice.It's a mindset shift. And for many dentists, it might be the most important episode you hear this year. https://youtu.be/4OXruGIdb_g Watch IC068 on YouTube Your day list reflects your earning power. The work you do each day quietly sets the limits of what you can earn. Exams and single-surface composites create one kind of ceiling; comprehensive cases, ortho, rehab, sedation, and complex restorative work create another. Upskilling changes that ceiling and gives you far more control over your financial future. Want more mindset shifts like this?AskJaz — your on-demand dental brain — is built into the Protrusive App. Key Takeaways High income does not guarantee financial security. Dentistry can become “golden handcuffs” without asset building. Invest in yourself early — skill drives earning power. Lifestyle creep quietly erodes freedom. Financial independence means practicing because you want to. Define your rich life and align spending accordingly. Highlights of This Episode: 00:00 Why talk about money on a dental podcast?04:12 Perspective and gratitude as dentists10:45 The 45% paycheck-to-paycheck poll16:20 Associates vs principals — the reality22:34 Lifestyle creep explained27:18 Golden handcuffs in dentistry31:10 Growing up with financial scarcity40:02 Investing in yourself early in your career47:55 Index funds and financial resilience55:20 The 20% happiness illusion01:02:18 Defining your rich life01:08:42 Action steps and reflection #PersonalFinances This episode isnot eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan. If you enjoyed this episode, check out IC022 – Income for Dentists and Jaz’s Top 10 Financial Literacy books inside Protrusive Guidance.
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Joshua Pruett to discuss monsters! The trio dig into the origins of movie monsters, starting with the very first appearances of Frankenstein's Monster on screen. We then debate a deceptively simple question: what is a monster? Does it have to have claws, fangs, or scales? Then we cover the Universal Monsters, examining how these iconic creatures reflected cultural fears of science, morality, and the unknown and how television helped turn them into lasting pop-culture legends. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com
In this episode, Mike and Tim ask a provocative question: Is "Christ is King" becoming blasphemy? They begin by analyzing recent political rhetoric, specifically a speech by Pete Hegseth, to discuss how biblical language can be hijacked for coercive power rather than reflecting the character of Jesus. The hosts argue that proclaiming theological truths while living in opposition to the way of Jesus is a distortion of "faith and politics." The conversation then shifts to a deep exploration of the Lord's Prayer and the petition, "Your Kingdom come." Mike and Tim unpack the concept of the "anti-kingdom," explaining that Jesus preached the Kingdom of God in enemy-occupied territory. They explore "theology" regarding the "powers and principalities," looking at the Divine Council in the Psalms, the "heavenly host" in Genesis, and how the biblical authors understood the spiritual forces behind structural evil and injustice. This isn't just about ancient myths; it is about understanding "the role of the church in society" when facing systemic corruption. By contrasting the "cruciformity" of the Gospel with the power dynamics of empire, the guys offer a framework for "navigating cultural challenges" with wisdom. They highlight that true "Christianity" recognizes the spiritual battle at play—not just in individuals, but in cultural patterns and ideologies. As the hosts discuss the "seen and unseen" realms, they emphasize the importance of prayer and "justice" in a world that is both beautiful and broken. We encourage and would love discussion as we pursue these complex topics, so please engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 02:17 - Living with Purpose Daily 05:46 - Pete Hegseth Biblical Analysis 09:55 - Spiritual Warfare and Authority 10:54 - Defining the Anti-Kingdom 18:07 - Mark 1:21-28 Bible Study 23:43 - Jewish Beliefs About Demons 26:04 - Jesus Appoints Twelve Disciples 26:50 - Understanding the Unforgivable Sin 30:57 - Spiritual vs Physical Realms 31:59 - Biblical Identity of Satan 36:30 - The Heavenly Host Explained 46:18 - Psalm 82 Divine Council 49:29 - Principalities and Spiritual Powers 51:01 - Spiritual Powers Unjust Rulers 52:49 - Spiritual Powers Popular Culture 54:09 - Idols and Sacrificed Meat 56:10 - Judgment of Spiritual Powers 57:28 - Satan and Cosmic Powers 1:01:55 - Overcoming the Anti-Kingdom 1:06:46 - Spiritual Reflection Poem 1:09:14 - Support and Partnership 1:09:19 - Connect and Follow Us What It Looks Like To Us and the Words We UseBy Ada Limón All these great barns out here in the outskirts, black creosote boards knee-deep in the bluegrass. They look so beautifully abandoned, even in use. You say they look like arks after the sea's dried up, I say they look like pirate ships, and I think of that walk in the valley where J said, You don't believe in God? And I said, No. I believe in this connection we all have to nature, to each other, to the universe. And she said, Yeah, God. And how we stood there, low beasts among the white oaks, Spanish moss, and spider webs, obsidian shards stuck in our pockets, woodpecker flurry, and I refused to call it so. So instead, we looked up at the unruly sky, its clouds in simple animal shapes we could name though we knew they were really just clouds— disorderly, and marvelous, and ours. Copyright Credit: Poem copyright ©2012 by Ada Limón, whose most recent book of poems is Sharks in the Rivers, Milkweed Editions, 2010. Poem reprinted from Poecology, Issue 1, 2011, by permission of Ada Limón and the publisher. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! Etsy Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy
Ever feel like your team is checking boxes but missing the point? If people on your team are asking “why are we doing this again?”, you're likely facing a silent killer of culture and momentum: purpose drift. In this episode, Dave Garrison returns to unpack how organizations unintentionally disconnect from their deeper purpose and how to fix it before it costs you your people, productivity, and performance.In Part 2 of the Buy-In Blockers Takeover Series, George Bryant welcomes back leadership expert and bestselling author Dave Garrison to tackle one of the biggest hidden challenges in business: purpose drift. When teams lose connection to the “why” behind their work, even the best strategies can fall flat. Dave breaks down how to identify when purpose drift is creeping in, why it's so dangerous, and the simple tools leaders can use to bring purpose back to the forefront.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What “purpose drift” is and how it quietly erodes team performance.How to reconnect your team to purpose in just 3 questions.Why purpose must be co-created, not just declared.The subtle signs of disengagement and how to respond.The power of modeling purpose in daily decisions. Key Takeaways:✔️Purpose drift happens when people lose sight of the “why” behind their work.✔️Co-creating purpose drives deeper engagement than top-down declarations.✔️Purpose must be repeated and modeled daily to stay alive.✔️Ask: “How is our work making a difference?” to bring clarity and buy-in.✔️Use 4-6 word phrases to clarify your company's living, breathing purpose. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Intro to Part 2: Facing the “purpose drift” blocker[01:28] – What buy-in really looks like and why it's rare[03:00] – Four major blockers to buy-in explained[04:00] – Defining purpose drift and how it shows up in teams[06:00] – Signs your team has disconnected from the bigger picture[08:00] – The cost of unclear or forgotten purpose[09:30] – The power of co-creating and repeating compelling purpose[10:45] – 3 powerful questions to ask your team[12:08] – Outro from George + how to get Dave's resources Connect with Dave Garrison:Book: The Buy-In AdvantageWebsite:GarrisonGrowth.comLinkedIn: Dave GarrisonEmail: engage@garrisongrowth.com Your Challenge This Week:Shoot Dave a message on LinkedIn with the words “Leadership Sprint” and your podcast takeaway to get free access to a special training!Reflect with your team using Dave's 3 questions and start the conversation around your living purpose.Share your biggest insight from this episode on Instagram and tag @itsgeorgebryant for a chance to be featured.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection. Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to lead with clarity and culture? Let's build your business from the inside out. Live Retreats – Get in the room where transformation and momentum happen. See all upcoming events at mindofgeorge.com/retreat
Welcome to the Monday Minute, brought to you by our friends at Podium. The Monday Minute is your weekly reset to help you lead better, think clearer, and build your dealership with intention.Goal setting is the bridge between intention and execution. Without clear, measurable goals, your team drifts—chasing every shiny object instead of focusing on what really matters. In this episode, we break down how to set dealership goals that support your mission, create accountability, and drive real results.WHAT WE COVER:Why vague goals like "sell more cars" or "get better reviews" kill momentumThe power of specific, measurable goals (10 more units this month, 4.8-star rating)Short-term wins vs. long-term vision: How to balance both in your dealershipSetting 6-month goals that prove progress (sales targets, online reviews, financing process, follow-up systems)Defining your 3-5 year vision: more locations, digital sales, work-life balanceThe tracking systems that work: whiteboards, spreadsheets, and dashboardsWhy you adjust the PROCESS, not the goal (and how to do it monthly)ACTION STEPS THIS WEEK:Set one short-term goal - Pick something specific for the next 6 months (measurable and tied to your mission)Define your long-term vision - Where do you want your dealership in 3-5 years? Write it downOutline the steps - What specific actions will get you there?Build your tracking system - Whiteboard, spreadsheet, or dashboard—pick what keeps goals visible dailySchedule monthly reviews - Track what's working, what's not, and adjust your processClarity creates accountability. Strong dealerships don't drift—they set goals, track progress, refine processes, and train their teams until they hit the target. This week, let's turn your intentions into execution.Be sure to review this week's Sunday newsletter at theindependentdealer.com, where the full theme and exercises are laid out to help you work through this with your team. If you're not subscribed yet, sign up now. Let's build this together.SPONSORED BY PODIUM: www.podium.com
David Jenyns, author of SYSTEMology and Systems Champion and one of the leading voices on building systems-driven businesses, joins Steve Riley on Great Practice, Great Life. Having helped thousands of business owners break free from day-to-day operations, David brings a proven, practical framework that law firm owners can apply immediately. Too many law firm owners become the hero at the center of their own business. Every question, approval, and client issue lands on their desk, and while it feels necessary, the firm is not scaling. It is orbiting you. And that quietly limits growth, profitability, and delegation. If you are constantly interrupted, fielding every decision, and feeling like your law practice cannot function without you, this conversation speaks directly to the leadership challenges inside modern law firm management. David explains how to shift from technician to true owner by building systems that free you from daily chaos. David walks through his complete seven step framework for building effective law firm systems, starting with capturing what is already working, mapping a clear Critical Client Flow, and resisting the urge to optimize before documenting. They also dig into a real-world example from Crow Estate Planning, an actual law firm that implemented this framework, so you can see exactly how it plays out in practice. He also explains why many firms stall when they jump straight to improvement instead of building a repeatable baseline first, and how that mistake limits long term scalability. They explore how documenting systems improves time management for lawyers and creates the foundation for smarter adoption of law firm technology, including AI. A major focus of the episode is the Systems Champion, the leadership role that transforms systemizing from a good idea into a sustainable law firm business strategy. For attorneys who want to grow a law firm without becoming the bottleneck, this role is often the missing link, and as David explains, it is already evolving into the Systems and AI Champion, the person who will determine how well your firm competes in the years ahead. If you are committed to building a more scalable, systems-driven, modern law practice and ready to step into stronger law firm leadership, this episode delivers practical insight you can apply immediately. -------- In this episode, you will hear: Why lawyers become the hero at the center of their firms and how that creates burnout The seven-step SYSTEMology framework to capture and document what already works Defining the critical client flow to reveal bottlenecks and hidden profit leaks Why documenting before optimizing unlocks delegation and scale The role of a Systems Champion in driving real implementation and culture change Turning interruptions and recurring problems into system improvements Using AI as leverage by applying it to clear, documented processes -------- Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ -------- If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. -------- Supporting Resources: David Jenyns https://www.davidjenyns.com/ Book: SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems by David Jenyns https://www.systemology.com/book/ Book: Systems Champion: Simplify Business Processes, Unlock Team Potential & Achieve True Freedom by David Jenyns https://www.systemology.com/scbook/ Podcast: Business Processes Simplified https://www.systemhub.com/podcast/ Critical Client Flow: How to Map Your Entire Business on One Page https://www.systemology.com/critical-client-flow/ Crow Estate Planning Systems Champion Case Study https://www.systemology.com/scaling-law-firm-case-study/ Great Practice Great Life Episode 043: How to Fast Track Your Growth with a "Think" Day with Sam Price https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/how-to-fast-track-your-growth-with-a-think-day-with-sam-price/ Team Leader Certification Program (Code TLC500 for $500 off) https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification/ Grow Your Law Practice with AI https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/grow-your-law-practice-with-ai/ Sign Up for the Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/ -------- Curious about growing your own law firm without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of attorney life. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to legal marketing, law firm hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.
Two time Stanley Cup Champion and 17 year NHL veteran Greg Ludwig joins David Smoak and Garrett Ross on 365 Sports to break down Team USA's thrilling Olympic gold medal victory and what the moment means for the future of hockey in the United States. Ludwig shares insight into Connor Hellebuyck's historic performance, key roster decisions made by USA GM Bill Guerin, and how players like Auston Matthews and Jack Hughes stepped up on the sport's biggest international stage. He also discusses the emotional impact of honoring Johnny Gaudreau during the tournament and why this win could mark a turning point for USA Hockey's global presence. #usa #goldmedal #usahockey #johnnyhockey #america #olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luxury can be expensive, but it can also be subtle, practical, or deeply personal. Sometimes it's about choice, sometimes restraint, sometimes the way a space or product simply works better for you. Through thoughtful discussion, the episode examines how luxury shows up in appliances and design—through performance, comfort, longevity, and everyday ease—and why it resonates differently for everyone over time This nuanced conversation explores the evolving meaning of luxury through multiple industry perspectives, featuring Devoree Axelrod, General Manager at AJ Madison, alongside industry expert Jill Cohen, Editor-in-Chief, Luxe Interiors + Design. KBIS Podcast Studio Resources: KBIS AJ Madison NKBA LUXE Interiors + Design SubZero, Wolf & Cove SKS | Signature Kitchen Suite Hearth & Home Technologies Kitchen365 Green Forrest Cabinetry Midea Luxury Isn't a Price Point. It's a Performance Standard. At the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2026, leaders from AJ Madison and Luxe Interiors + Design reframing luxury as durability, intentionality, and the ability of design to support how people actually live. The word “luxury” has become one of the most overused—and least defined—terms in the design industry. At KBIS 2026, a live conversation featuring Devoree Axelrod, General Manager of AJ Madison, and Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, set out to recalibrate its meaning. What emerged was less about price and more about performance, longevity, and intent. For decades, luxury was shorthand for premium brands, higher costs, and visual distinction. Today, that definition is insufficient. The modern homeowner isn't simply buying a product; they're investing in how their home supports their routines, relationships, and future. Luxury, in this context, becomes the elimination of friction. It's the appliance that performs reliably every day. It's the kitchen designed around how a family actually cooks and gathers. It's the confidence that decisions made today will still make sense twenty years from now. Cohen shared findings from Luxe's upcoming national survey of 1,000 leading architects, designers, and builders, confirming that the kitchen remains the single most important area of homeowner investment. More significantly, appliances are often the first and most consequential decisions made in the design process. They establish the spatial, technical, and functional framework around which everything else follows. Axelrod reinforced this from her vantage point inside one of the country's largest appliance retailers. Appliance selection determines infrastructure—electrical loads, ventilation, plumbing, and spatial relationships—making it foundational rather than decorative. When clients prioritize performance and usability first, the rest of the design aligns more effectively, both functionally and financially. The conversation also addressed the persistent myth of the fixed budget. In reality, budgets are fluid, shaped as much by emotion as by arithmetic. Homeowners may begin with a number in mind, but that number evolves as priorities clarify. The role of the designer and appliance advisor becomes essential: helping clients distinguish between what serves their lives and what merely satisfies aspiration. This shift is evident in how kitchens are expanding beyond their traditional boundaries. Secondary prep kitchens, beverage stations, outdoor kitchens, coffee bars, and integrated refrigeration throughout the home reflect a broader redefinition of convenience. These are not excesses for their own sake; they are extensions of daily life, driven by multigenerational living, remote work, and a deeper integration between hospitality and residential design. Perhaps most telling was the reframing of luxury itself. Neither Axelrod nor Cohen defined it by brand name. Instead, luxury was described as ease, time, and permanence. It is waking up and having what you need within reach. It is durability that eliminates the need for replacement. It is thoughtful planning that prevents regret. In this light, luxury is not what something costs. It is what something enables. And increasingly, what it enables is a home that works—quietly, reliably, and seamlessly—in service of the people who live there. Luxury is the measurable outcome of thoughtful design—where performance, longevity, and relevance align to support the way people actually live. Luxury is the removal of friction from daily life. Luxury is durability aligned with intent. Luxury is design that continues to perform long after the purchase is forgotten. Luxury is confidence—in function, longevity, and fit. Luxury is not what you spend. It's what you never have to rethink. The Kitchen as the Primary Investment The kitchen remains the #1 homeowner investment nationwide. Homeowners are willing to exceed budget in the kitchen more than any other space. The kitchen is the most public and social room in the home. It represents identity: “I'm a cook,” “I entertain,” “I host.” Food equals memory; appliances enable those memories. Appliance-First Design Strategy Appliances determine electrical, ventilation, plumbing, and layout requirements. Major appliance decisions must precede cabinetry and finish selections. Early appliance specification prevents costly redesigns. Designers increasingly plan around cooking infrastructure first. Professional appliance advisors play a key role in product education and innovation updates. Budget Realities & Psychology Budgets are rarely fixed; they are often unstated or misunderstood. Clients frequently establish budgets before fully understanding what they want. Designers must define the intersection of “want” and “need.” Stretching budget in the kitchen feels justified because it is essential. Strategic trade-offs are common (invest in cooking, scale back secondary items). Transparency and cost clarity are critical in today's climate. Surprises—especially tariff or pricing shocks—undermine trust. Professional designers protect clients from unrealistic expectations and long-term regret. The Expanding Kitchen Ecosystem Kitchens are no longer singular spaces—they expand throughout the home. Secondary kitchens (sculleries, prep kitchens, butler's pantries) are rising. Beverage centers, bars, and wine storage are increasingly common. Coffee stations and en-suite kitchenettes are viewed as lifestyle enhancements. Outdoor kitchens are now expected in many markets. Refrigeration appears in bathrooms (skincare), offices, and guest suites. Multigenerational living drives multi-kitchen design. Post-COVID entertaining shifted bar culture into the home. Lifestyle-Driven Design Trends Hospitality influences residential expectations. Convenience and personalization outweigh pure status signaling. Aging in place is shaping appliance planning (drawer refrigeration, wall ovens). Durability is increasingly valued over trend-based aesthetics. Remote work drives integrated kitchenettes and beverage access in home offices. Multiple laundry setups reflect modern household logistics. Status vs. Practicality Status still influences resale-driven decisions in some cases. However, emotional connection tends to be with category (cooking, entertaining) rather than brand alone. Longevity and service reliability often justify premium selections. Magazine-driven or editorial glamour exists—but practical function ultimately wins. Role of the Professional Designer Designers provide budget discipline and scope management. They help clients make decisions faster, reducing cost creep. They balance aspiration with feasibility. Professional oversight protects long-term value. Design is positioned not as a privilege, but as a necessity. Market & Cultural Influences COVID permanently shifted how homes are used. Entertaining moved inward; bar and pizza oven sales spiked. Multigenerational living increased spatial complexity. Social media informs but can distort expectations. Consumers increasingly research via reviews and digital channels. Clients are more cautious amid economic and tariff uncertainty. Guiding Principle “Proper planning prevents poor performance.” Early, honest, and intentional planning reduces regret. Design is both a desire business and a service industry. The goal is not excess—it is alignment between space and life.
Simon Moffatt, founder and analyst at The Cyber Hut and co-host of The Analyst Brief podcast, returns to Identity at the Center for a wide-ranging conversation about the strategic evolution of identity security. Simon shares an update on his second book, IAM at 2035, which explores where identity is heading over the next decade. The discussion covers why identity has shifted from a back office function to a strategic business enabler, driven by the convergence of cloud, zero trust, and expanding digital ecosystems.Jim and Jeff dig into how organizations can measure their identity security posture, and Simon introduces his Identity Security Scorecard, a framework of 50-plus data points covering visibility, protection, detection, and response. The conversation shifts to the identity attack lifecycle, where Simon explains why organizations need to move beyond log-based forensics and toward real-time detection and response before attacks complete.The group also explores how non-identity data signals, like CAEP and shared signals frameworks, are critical to building a fuller picture of risk. The final segment tackles agentic AI and its implications for identity, including the argument that agentic identities may represent a third identity type distinct from both human and machine. Simon makes the case that AI adoption is outpacing identity and security innovation, creating a widening gap that the industry must address through governance, accountability, and new architectural patterns.Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmoffatt/The Analyst Brief Podcast: https://www.thecyberhut.com/podcast/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comTimestamps00:00 Introduction and conference discount codes02:29 Simon Moffatt returns to the show03:58 Update on the IAM at 2035 book07:25 The Analyst Brief podcast and covering identity trends08:44 Identity shifts from back office to strategic priority11:47 The compliance trap and reactionary identity management14:25 Customer identity transparency influencing workforce identity16:52 Defining identity security across 80-plus vendors20:11 Products alone do not solve identity security21:14 Thinking like an attacker about identity flows23:23 Red flags in an organization's identity posture25:43 The identity security scorecard and measuring risk29:27 Avoiding FUD when presenting identity risk to the board32:34 The identity attack lifecycle explained36:53 Building the mindset for real-time detection and response37:41 CAEP, shared signals, and non-identity data sources40:10 Identity as a 24/7 security operations function43:24 Agentic AI drops like a nuclear explosion on identity46:49 The widening gap between AI adoption and identity security47:51 Is agentic identity a third identity type?50:47 What needs to change to address the agentic identity explosion53:24 Will AI shake the core of enterprise IT?57:24 AI may be the only thing that can secure AI58:04 Travel tips for EIC Berlin and European conferences01:02:45 Wrapping upKeywordsidentity security, identity attack lifecycle, identity attack paths, agentic AI, agentic identity, non-human identity, NHI, identity security scorecard, zero trust, CAEP, shared signals framework, identity governance, identity strategy, IAM, identity posture, Simon Moffatt, The Cyber Hut, The Analyst Brief, IDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald
Affordability may be the defining word of 2026. After years of elevated inflation, a housing affordability crisis, and signs of softness in the labor market, many Americans are feeling squeezed—and looking for answers. You can expect this issue to loom large at the polls in November. That's why state and federal lawmakers should confront one of the central drivers of this “unaffordable” economy: fiscal irresponsibility. Persistent overspending helps fuel inflation and adds uncertainty that holds back growth. It's time to get serious about sustainable budgeting and pro-growth policies that expand opportunity—so Americans can find well-paid jobs, secure affordable housing, and afford daily life again.In today's This Week's Economy, I take an honest look at the latest economic data—even where it challenges media narratives. We'll also examine the risks of a rising push for social media bans and why energy abundance is essential to powering our technological future.Let's dive in! Catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify, and visit my website for more information about my work at Ginn Economic Consulting.
Defining Israel's Deep Political and Demographic Divides. Peter Berkowitz clarifies crucial definitions in Israelipolitics, explaining why a one-state solution would destroy Israel's democratic and Jewish character. He outlines how traditional left-right divisions have morphed into pro- or anti-Netanyahu factions, heavily influenced by religious demographics and the ultra-Orthodox community's contentious role in military service. #101900 SAINT LAWRENCE
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